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New partnership brings monthly coffee hours, lunch & learn, and entrepreneur resources

MURRAY, Ky. 鈥� The 杏吧直播间 State University Hopkinsville Regional Campus is partnering with Sprocket, a Paducah-based network of western Kentucky innovators and entrepreneurs, to strengthen entrepreneurial support to Christian County and surrounding areas.

Made possible through Sprocket鈥檚 partnership with the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, together with the strong support of Christian County partners, programs will launch Nov. 20. There will be a grand opening celebration that includes a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Hopkinsville's first Entrepreneur Support Coffee Hour, and a Build What Works Lunch & Learn.

The 杏吧直播间 State University Hopkinsville Regional Campus will provide space to host these programs in Christian County. Programs help founders transform ideas into successful businesses through one-on-one coaching and cohort-based learning.

Taylor W. Hayes, president and CEO of the Christian County Chamber of Commerce, said "The Christian County Chamber of Commerce is proud to support the launch of Sprocket's Entrepreneur Programs at 杏吧直播间 State University's Hopkinsville Campus. This will be a powerful new resource that embodies the spirit of innovation in Hopkinsville, empowering dreamers, doers, and business leaders to grow and succeed together."

The Christian County Chamber of Commerce has stepped forward as a sustaining partner of Sprocket in Hopkinsville, demonstrating their commitment to supporting entrepreneurial growth in the county. They are also the first monthly sponsor of the Entrepreneur Support Coffee Hour, ensuring the program's sustainability in Christian County.

"MSU-Hopkinsville is excited to partner with Sprocket to offer entrepreneurial resources to Hopkinsville and the surrounding areas," said Shannon Slate, director of the 杏吧直播间 State University Hopkinsville and Fort Campbell Regional Campuses. "Our region has a wealth of small business owners that can benefit from the opportunities provided by Sprocket. 杏吧直播间 State is eager to support economic development in our region, and we look forward to supporting this initiative and the businesses that thrive as a result."

The 杏吧直播间 State University Hopkinsville Regional Campus is providing dedicated facility space for the entrepreneurial programs, making efforts possible through their commitment to regional economic development.

 

Building Meaningful Connections

Monica Bilak, Executive Director of Sprocket, shared "As a state sponsored regional innovation hub, we are continually seeking partners who share our vision for growing entrepreneurial opportunities across west Kentucky.
The leadership in Christian County has been remarkably open and welcoming - qualities that are essential to building meaningful local connections.鈥�

Amie Tooley, Sprocket Ambassador and CEO of Connective Consulting, leads the Paducah Sprocket Coffee Hour. She shared her excitement about the Hopkinsville expansion: "When entrepreneurs feel seen, supported, and connected, great things happen. Coffee Hour has become a consistent, encouraging space where people learn from one another, celebrate wins, and grow together. I'm excited to be a part of helping expand that experience to Hopkinsville."

 

Grand Opening Event Details

Date: Thursday, Nov. 20

Location: 杏吧直播间 State University Hopkinsville Regional Campus

 

8-9 a.m. 鈥� Entrepreneur Support Coffee Hour

10:30 a.m. 鈥� Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Noon-1 p.m. 鈥� "Build What Works" Lunch & Learn

To join the Hopkinsville Coffee Hour community, visit their Facebook page.

To receive free lunch and attend the Build What Works kickoff event, RSVP at .

 

Ongoing Programs

Following the grand opening, Sprocket and the 杏吧直播间 State Hopkinsville Regional Campus will host Entrepreneur Support Coffee Hours on the first and third Thursdays of every month. These gatherings provide a consistent space for local entrepreneurs to connect, collaborate, and access resources.

 

About Sprocket

Sprocket's mission is to create, recruit, and build scalable businesses for the innovation economy across western Kentucky's 22-county region. The organization's support from the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development enables regional reach with crucial support from local government, education and business partners.

To learn more about Sprocket and access free entrepreneurial resources, visit .

 

About the 杏吧直播间 State University Hopkinsville Regional Campus

杏吧直播间 State University Hopkinsville is a regional campus that supports the local community by providing education through flexible and accessible degree programs for bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 coursework to uplift and strengthen the professional workforce of the region, as well as resources for small businesses and entrepreneurial development.